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Strawberry time at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mark...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 17, 2010 - By Kentucky Proud

The Tuesday market will be loaded with farm fresh strawberries! I came home from the market on Saturday and made some freezer jam but I have to admit that I kept one in the fridge just so I could enjoy it with my Sunday morning breakfast!  It was...

In the beginning.....

Iona Farm   -   May 17, 2010 - By Jennifer_3

When we moved to the farm, we had no clear idea of what to do with the property except that we were determined to be good stewards of the land. We had to build fencing to contain our three horses, and modify an equipment shed to provide them with shelter. So...

In the clover

Auntie Annie's Fields, LLC   -   May 17, 2010 - By Elizabeth

The chickens are finally in their clover pasture because weather has turned warmer, and they have finally feathered out. On Friday, I herded all the chickens in from their temporary yard by our garage, and Ian chained the little coop to the back of our...

Hurricane Farm at Scotland Farm Day, 2010

Hurricane Farm   -   May 17, 2010 - By Chris

We brought some of our livestock to the annual Farm Day here in Scotland, CT this past weekend.  The photos below are from the Norwich Bulletin. Here's two week old Moe sleeping after a morning's full of attention.   The piglets were...

Salt vs. Garlic – and the Winner Is…

Christopher Ranch   -   May 17, 2010 - By Justin_1

If you’ve ever downed gallons of water to quench a never-ending thirst, gazed at your puffy calves and ankles turning into kankles, or wondered why your favorite ring is now choking the life out of your finger, you know what salt can do to you. These are a few...

Clearance of Remaining Veggie Starts, only $1.50 e...

Gertie Rose Heirloom Plants and Crafts   -   May 17, 2010 - By Gertie

Here's what's shaking at Gertie Rose Heirloom Plants.   Heirloom Annuals in Gertie's Own Mosaic Pique d'Assiette pottery Lemon Balm plants (6 left) Heirloom Annual Pots Various Sizes  Old-fashioned cascading...

Spring Harvest

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   May 17, 2010 - By Mona

The weather has been good to us lately.  Sunny cool days and crisp nights with little frost, and only gentle rains rather than fierce storms.  It’s still a bit early to plant most of the garden, but it’s good weather for weeding.  As I weed, I...

Lavender Lane Blog

The Lavender Lane   -   May 17, 2010 - By Dawn_1

This being my very first blog I thought I would start out with a delicious recipe...food is always a good way to bring folks together and this one is sure to please. Almond Lavender Cake Lavender Lane ’s 5 « rating From Taste of Home...

Not Really Vacation

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   May 17, 2010 - By Emily

Today is my 4th day off in a row, and by "off" I mean not commuting to my day job, because as usual, I've been busier here than I am at work!  Friday, Dan and I worked until 1 AM getting the butcher shop finished.  Although the...

It's Irrigation Time

Wild Things Farm   -   May 17, 2010 - By Terry_5

After the extremely wet season we had last year, I was a little reluctant to install the drip tapes in the garden--seems like when they were installed last year is when the clouds wouldn't quit watering the gardens.  With a year-round creek, small...